Project Controls Specialist - Capital Projects & Schedules

hdr; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Lexington, KY to support program controls across capital programs. You will develop and maintain CPM schedules, establish WBS structures, and manage budgets and cost forecasts to enable informed decisions.

In this role, you will work with Program Managers, Owners, Finance, and Design teams to ensure cost and schedule alignment. Strong Primavera P6 skills, document control experience, and travel availability are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting project controls on capital or infrastructure projects.
• Working-level proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Document Controls experience.
• Strong interpersonal and “can-do” attitude.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities across multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Experience with PMIS software (examples listed in posting).
• Familiar with various project delivery methods (DBB, DB, EPCm, IPD, CMAR).
• Account for facility operational constraints and phasing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support (establish) comprehensive project and program controls frameworks.
• Enforce controls procedures aligned with owner and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as advisor on program health and performance.
• Develop and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish WBS structures for complex, phased programs.
• Understand critical and float path analysis.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, ETCs, and EACs.
• Implement cost controls and performance measurement.
• Manage formal change and risk processes.
• Ensure integration of cost, schedule, risk, and scope.
• Produce executive dashboards and reports.
• Support quality audits and compliance reporting.
• Support PMIS platforms common across the AEC industry.
• Manage document control systems and associated workflows.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Cost control

Document controls

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PMIS software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

HDR is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Lexington, KY to support program controls across capital programs. You will develop and maintain CPM schedules, establish WBS structures, and manage budgets and cost forecasts to enable informed decisions.

In this role, you will work with Program Managers, Owners, Finance, and Design teams to ensure cost and schedule alignment. Strong Primavera P6 skills, document control experience, and travel availability are required.